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11 to 12 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Overview
See Slovakia’s vibrant capital city on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Led by an expert guide, explore the city’s top attractions, including Michael’s Gate and Grassalkovich Palace. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some free time to wander on your own. Your tour includes a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran back to Vienna.
- Sightseeing day trip to Bratislava from Vienna
- Take a guided walking tour of Bratislava’s highlights including Grassalkovich Palace, Michael’s Gate and more
- Spend free time exploring Bratislava’s hidden gems
- Enjoy a high-speed catamaran cruise on the Danube River
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Your day trip will begin with pickup from your hotel in Vienna in selected hotels or from the Vienna International Bus Terminal in winter (November-March) or the Vienna State Opera in summer (April-October). Hop aboard a cozy coach and journey east through the Austrian countryside toward Bratislava. As you go, soak up the stunning landscape as you cross the border into Slovakia.
Meet your local guide in Bratislava, making your way to the city’s Old Town for a walking tour. Learn the rich history behind the city as you pass top attractions and architectural gems.
Continue to the Rococo-style Grassalkovich Palace, an 18th-century social spot for Hungarian aristocracy. Then admire the Primate's Palace, considered one of the most stunning buildings in the city.
Afterward, refuel with lunch (not included) and enjoy some time to explore independently, perusing the Slovak National Theatre or popping into local shops and cafes.
Your day trip will conclude with a river cruise back to Vienna. Hop aboard a high-speed catamaran and enjoy the scenery of the Danube River along the way. Travel through the Danube wetlands and the Donau-Auen National Park before arriving in Vienna.
Meet your local guide in Bratislava, making your way to the city’s Old Town for a walking tour. Learn the rich history behind the city as you pass top attractions and architectural gems.
Continue to the Rococo-style Grassalkovich Palace, an 18th-century social spot for Hungarian aristocracy. Then admire the Primate's Palace, considered one of the most stunning buildings in the city.
Afterward, refuel with lunch (not included) and enjoy some time to explore independently, perusing the Slovak National Theatre or popping into local shops and cafes.
Your day trip will conclude with a river cruise back to Vienna. Hop aboard a high-speed catamaran and enjoy the scenery of the Danube River along the way. Travel through the Danube wetlands and the Donau-Auen National Park before arriving in Vienna.
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- "Spend about 2 hours at the Castle (15 min walk/History of the Slovaks/Celtic exhibit/Great views from its tower), 1h at the City Museum (theTorture Chamber is a must, great views from tower), and walk to the Blue Church." See review
- "You can roam around for most of the cruise, so it wasn't a big deal, but pay attention to your seats on the jet boat ride back." See review
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